An employee handbook is a good way to avoid misunderstandings and to welcome new employees into your company. A well-written handbook will clear up details of working for you and outline general expectations within your work environment. The handbook also serves as a...
Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
Month: September 2021
The FLSA and “creative professionals”
The Fair Labor Standards Act or “FLSA” creates rights and protections for workers, including the right to a minimum wage, time-and-a-half overtime pay, and restrictions on child labor. If an employer violates the FLSA, they could face serious fines or worse. Although...
Writing a clear non-compete statement for your company
A non-compete agreement is a critical component of your employment contract. Requiring your workers to sign a statement where they agree to refrain from specific interactions with your competitors can better protect your company and its intellectual property. Knowing...
Staffing agencies responsibility for following FLSA
Business owners in Pennsylvania have many responsibilities. They need to ensure that the business is running smoothly and profitable. This requires them to ensure that clients and customers are receiving the proper services. They need to ensure they are providing...
What is the Motor Carrier Exemption to FLSA overtime pay?
Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act can be critical for every employer to avoid costly litigation. The Act’s requirements and exemptions regarding overtime pay are often a minefield, littered with opportunities to misclassify employees and create conflict...